Historical Marker
Veterans Memorial Lane
Historical marker location:
Deep River, Connecticut
( Memorial is at the intersection of Middlesex Turnpike (Connecticut Route 154) and Veterans Memorial Lane, on the left when traveling north on Middlesex Turnpike.)
The state of Connecticut has a long history of manufacturing, and was home to many famous companies such as Colt Firearms, Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, and General Electric. The state's manufacturing sector has declined in recent decades, but it remains an important part of the state's economy.